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Bambu Labs H2D Personal Manufacturing Machine

CNC Machines

Bambu H2D – a New Personal Manufacturing Machine

Mar 25, 2025 Stuart 40 Comments

Bambu announced a new next-gen multi-functional fabrication machine.

Compass CNC Router

CNC Machines

Compass Router is a Hand-Guided CNC Machine

Feb 5, 2025 Stuart 20 Comments

This looks like an interesting project.

Teknic Clearpath Servo Motors

CNC Machines

My CNC Mill Conversion – Motor Selection

Jun 1, 2023 Stuart 35 Comments

I’ve been trying to size motors for my CNC mill conversion project.

Next Wave RS1000 Pro CNC Router Table Hero

CNC Machines

Next Wave Made a CNC Router Table

May 15, 2023 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a different kind of CNC router.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router Gantry Lighting

CNC Machines

New Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router Promises Upgraded Performance

Oct 31, 2022 Stuart 25 Comments

Carbide 3D announced a new next-gen 5-series Pro CNC router.

Dremel DigiLab 3D45 3D Printer 2022

Digital Fabrication

Dremel has Left the 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, & Digital Fabrication Business

Feb 9, 2022 Stuart 8 Comments

Bosch and Dremel have licensed their DigiLab brand to a new company.

Prusa 3D Printer i3 MK3S+ assembly Hand Tools

Digital Fabrication

These are the Hand Tools I’m Using to Assemble a Prusa 3D Printer

Jan 6, 2021 Stuart 19 Comments

Some of the tools used on this build are also among my favorite hand tools.

3d Printed Helping hands base

Digital Fabrication

What Can You Make With a 3D Printer?

Jan 5, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s an index of ToolGuyd posts that showcase what you can do with a 3D printer.

Prusa 3D Printer XYZ Frame Completed

Digital Fabrication

I Started Building My First Prusa 3D Printer (i3 MK3S+ Kit)

Jan 4, 2021 Stuart 27 Comments

I ordered a Prusa 3D printer over the holiday season and started building it today.

Slim Milwaukee Packout Bit Bins

Digital Fabrication

3D Printed Tool Storage and Organizer Accessories

Dec 17, 2020 Benjamen 38 Comments

Here are some 3D-printed accessories to improve your tool and parts storage and organization.

Bantam CNC Milling Machine

CNC Machines

Bantam Desktop CNC Mill – Fresh Thoughts (Hands-Off)

Jul 30, 2020 Stuart 39 Comments

Here are some more (hands-off) thoughts about the new Bantam Tools desktop CNC milling machine.

Bantam CNC Milling Machine

Digital Fabrication

New Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is Aimed at Prototypers

Jul 9, 2020 Stuart 42 Comments

Bantam Tools has introduced a new desktop CNC milling machine.

Flower 8 Lobe

Digital Fabrication

You Don’t Need No Stinkin’ CNC Machine

Jul 7, 2020 Stuart 43 Comments

I have an idea for a new project-based tool review and intro series.

Carbide 3D Shapeoko 3 XL CNC - Z Y X axis basics

CNC Machines

Benchtop CNC Router Basics

Jul 2, 2020 Ben V 16 Comments

Here’s a primer on CNC router basics.

Thundercats Logo CNC Router Project

CNC Machines

My First CNC Router Project with a Shapeoko 3

Jul 1, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

After a few snags and much delay (on my part), here’s the first part I cut out with my CNC router.

Maker Faire NYC 2012 Shapeways 3D Printed Skull

Digital Fabrication

How to Get 3D Printed Parts Without Owning a Printer

Jan 22, 2019 Benjamen 20 Comments

Here are some options for getting 3D printed parts without having to buy and maintain a pricey printer.

Festool and Shaper Woodworking Tools on a Workbench

Digital Fabrication

Festool Parent Acquires Shaper Tools and Their Handheld CNC Router Tech

Jan 9, 2019 Stuart 29 Comments

Festool’s parent has just acquired Shaper, maker of the Origin handheld CNC router.

Dremel Digilab 3D Printer Tardis Print

Digital Fabrication

Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer Review

Jan 7, 2019 Benjamen 40 Comments

Ben reviews the Dremel 3D45 3D printer.

3D printing tool lineup

Digital Fabrication

Extra Tools You’ll Need for 3D Printing

Dec 17, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

After you purchase a 3D printer, you’ll probably need a few extra tools – here are some recommendations.

Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer at My Computer Desk

Digital Fabrication

First Impressions: Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer

Sep 13, 2018 Benjamen 16 Comments

Dremel loaned us a Digilab 3D45 “professional” 3D printer – here are my initial impressions.

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